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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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